Gowl

n.

Heard in Offaly, Mayo, Limerick, Waterford, Cavan, Galway, Tipperary, Roscommon and Monaghan

A thoroughly unpleasant or disagreeable person.

He's a fierce gowl. howdy pull dah 1...

Posh English

He is a terribly disagreeable oaf. How on earth did he manage to successfully woo that lady.

Same phrase, other counties

• All Ireland
• Mayo
• Limerick
• Waterford
• Cavan
• Galway
• Tipperary
• Roscommon
• Monaghan

Related terms

• ClemA thoroughly disagreeable or unpleasant person.
• Dangerous stuntA thoroughly disagreeable or unpleasant woman.
• HoleA thoroughly unpleasant or disagreeable location.
• Out an out bastardA thoroughly unpleasant or disagreeable fellow.
• BowsyA disagreeable, unpleasant or rowdy person.
• DirtboxAn unpleasant or disagreeable person.